Facts That Inform and Inspire
Where Did the Oath of Office Come From?
Our nation’s leaders have been sworn in since the early days of the republic
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say they do volunteer work in an average week
75%
used online banking in 2019
3 in 10
said in 2017 they actively seek out science news
3.7M
are K-12 teachers, as of 2018
13%
live in rural areas
9%
did not have health insurance in 2019
43%
say they play video games at least sometimes
11%
live alone, as of 2019
67%
said in 2018 that they have a favorable opinion of their local government
71%
said in 2018 that, in most situations, it is better to work together with others than to be self-reliant
59%
say they feel a sense of spiritual peace and well-being at least once a week
8 in 10
say they are satisfied with the quality of life in their local community
3%
are strict vegetarians or vegans, as of 2016
42%
get local news alerts on their mobile phone
69%
mentioned "family" when asked to name what provides them with a sense of meaning in life
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